Thomas County cat. [volume] (Colby, Kan.) 1885-1891, 1887-09-15
George Hyatt is off this week to Den

See the big adj on back of supple
ment
NJ. Donelan delivers goods to any par
of the city free.
Ham and egg served on quick time at
the Pioneer Bakery.
J. E. Vertrees of Copeland, called al
our Office on Tuesday
Go to the Pioneer Bakery for hot Oys-
tiers; served at all hours.
NJ Donelan delivers goods to any part
of the city without extra cost.
Thomas county IS blessed with album
dant copious showers this fall.
Fall trade is livening everything. and
everybody in and about Colby.
If you have anything to sell or ex-
change, list it with McGOnigal & Son.
Get your property on our books for
the fall boom. MCGONIGAL & Son.
Mrs. C. NJ. Hovey will be superintend-
ent of the Exhibition Hall during the
Fair.
Go to the Pioneer Bakery and get a
cup of coffee such as your mother used
to make.
The Colby Ball Club goes to Oakley to-
day to do up or get done up by the Base
Ball Club at Oakley.
Horseback riding is much in vogue by
Colby ladies. and is an exercise to be
greatly encouraged.
Miss Annie Kinnie, of Colby. was Wis
iting with her sister. Mrs. Sutton, this
week.-Burlington Blade.
Kaub s. Smith are out in bran new
and interesting talk to everybody this
week. See their "ad."
G. E. Chandler. proprietor of the Col
by Hardware cOmpany's store, is spend
ing this week in Colby.
Miss Emma Cummings commenced
school last Monday in District No. 2, o.
terbournc May success be her reward.
Best quality seed wheat (Fultz) for sale
ut my place, NV or 5-7-32
FREDERICK GEESE.
Fire, Lightning and tornado insurance.
The surest ard fullest indemnity. Be-
fore placing your risk, see McGOnigal q
Son.
During j. B. Hampton's absence east,
Frank Miner assumes management of
the Palace Drug Store. He is assisted
by L. l.. Mccormick.
WANTED.-On our list. business and
residence property for sale or rent; tim
berclaim and homestead accomplishments,
decided land and town lots.
McGONIGAL & Son.
Go to the Red Front for
your queensware. The best
stock in the west.
Judge Newell came out from Colby
Saturday. The Judge will be perma-
nent resident in Burlington in short
time. He has employed the Colby brick
men to burn several kilns of brick here
early next spring.-Burlington Blade.
An express package. billed to C. H.
Martin s. Bro, from Chicago, was lost on
the road between Oakley and Colby. on
Tuesday by the express driver. Finder
will be rewarded by delivering package
to them at Palace Drug Store in Colby.
Mr.. F. A. Brady, the general agent of
the Mutual Life, delivered an interesting
and highly entertaining lecture on
Heads" to fair audience at the Armo
ry last Monday night. Those present,
enjoyed great treat. Mr.. Brady prom
ises to visit Colby again, and will, we
hope, favor the people here with Sec
ond lecture.
In No. AZ of Vol 1. of the Oberlin
Opinion, we notice the farewell address
of its founder and editor. Mr.. w. D.
Street. The paper hes always been Re-
publican in principle, and will so contin-
ue under the new owner, Mr.. F. w. Cas-
terline. The Opinion has always been a
bright and newsy sheet, and We trust
that under its new administration it may
have abundant success.
E. VanMetre, Esq. a prominent att0r-
ney from Kenesaw, Adams county, Neb.,
has located among us. and will open q
law Office in Colby. Mr.. VanMetre is q
married man. and has brought his family
to this place. where he will reside in the
future The CAT bids Mr.. VanMetre and
his family welcome to Colby, and trusts
thrt their future here will be as bright
and prosperous as that this fair city
promises.
CHURCH Bell The first church bell
ever rung in Colby was heard throughout
our streets this week. 1t is to be mount
ed in the new Presbyterian church, south
of town and will probably be placed in
the church tower this week. The bell
was purchased in Chicago, weighs 7sO
lbs and cost 5000. 1t has soft, rich
tone and within a short time, our church
going people may expect to be called to
worship by the pealing of the Presbyte-
rian church bell.